The People’s Choice Awards have revealed their 2021 nominees, and Simu is featured in two different categories!

Simu has received his individual nominations for Male Movie Star and Action Movie Star for his role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. He is competing against Vin Diesel, John Cena, Florence Pugh, Daniel Craig, and fellow MCU actors Chris Pratt and Scarlett Johansson.

Additionally, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is nominated for Best Movie and Best Action Movie.

The awards ceremony will air live on NBC and E! on December 7 at 9 p.m. ET. Voting is currently open on the People’s Choice Awards website until Nov. 17.

According to a new report about the MCU’s upcoming slate of projects, Shang-Chi 2 is already in development and could film in 2023.

Shang-Chi 2 is reportedly already in development at Marvel Studios. Back in early September, the MCU’s second movie out of Phase 4, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, took the world by storm in its theatrical debut. Originally scheduled to release earlier this year, Shang-Chi quickly became a bona fide box office sensation, breaking Labor Day records in its first weekend to become the highest-grossing domestic movie of this year with $221 million at the time of this writing. The movie stars Simu Liu as the titular hero in his first live-action appearance and charts the history of his upbringing as it intersects with his present.

As with any Marvel project, a sequel has been extremely likely for Shang-Chi even before it premiered. It’s rare for the MCU to give a character just one solo project, and the post-credits scenes of Shang-Chi teased a much bigger future for Liu’s character. Marvel boss Kevin Feige confirmed just before the movie came out that he and his creative team already had ideas for Shang-Chi 2, and it looks like it’s finally becoming a reality.

According to GWW as part of a larger report on upcoming MCU projects, Shang-Chi 2 is now in development at Marvel Studios. Few details were given, but it’s said a 2023 production date is eyed for this sequel. This comes from the same report that announced a Thunderbolts movie is in development, along with a solo project for the Marvel hero Nova. Marvel has neither confirmed nor denied this report.

Assuming Shang-Chi 2 is still in very early development, it’s still unclear as to who could return for the sequel. Liu will almost certainly be back as Shang-Chi, and there’s a good chance Awkwafina and Meng’er Zhang will return as Katy and Xialing, respectively. On the creative side, hopefully Destin Daniel Cretton will be back in the director’s chair, though there is precedent for Marvel swapping directors from one movie to the next. Cretton has expressed interest in returning, though, so it seems likely he’ll be tapped for Shang-Chi 2.

With a potential 2023 production start on the table, Shang-Chi 2 might not release until 2024. That seems a long ways off, but it isn’t too shocking. The MCU is completely set for next year and already has a busy 2023 with movies like The Marvels, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. In the meantime, Shang-Chi could turn up in other MCU projects to keep his story going as the wait continues for his second solo movie. Hopefully, Marvel will see fit to reveal some details about Shang-Chi 2 soon.

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To say that the pandemic has been tough on theaters is an understatement. We’re still working through it, but the success of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is proof that movie theaters aren’t going anywhere just yet. Marvel Studios’ martial arts flick has become the first film to cross the $200 million mark at the domestic box office, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Unlike Disney’s other spring and early summer offerings, Shang-Chi premiered exclusively in theaters. Black Widow, Jungle Cruise, and Cruella both debuted simultaneously on Disney+ Premier Access and in theaters, calling any box office numbers they scored into question.

THR notes that Shang-Chi has been doing well not just by pandemic-era standards but all on its own, too. The film set a new Labor Day record with its 94.7 million four-day opening, and as the second-biggest opening of 2021, behind Marvel’s own Black Widow.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has surpassed $360 million in global ticket sales, and is heading for Black Widow’s $378.4 million box office number. Make sure to check out our feature, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Explained: What Does It Mean For Phase 4? Also scheduled for this year from Marvel are Marvel’s Eternals, set for November 5, and Spider-Man: No Way Home, which premieres on December 17, 2021.

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Disney has officially announced that it will release Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray. The two releases will be available for purchase on November 30, 2021.

Description: Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must face the past he thought he left behind and confront his father, leader of the dangerous Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, and Florian Munteanu, with Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan and Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu.

Special Features

• DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
• Gag Reel – Take a look at some of the fun mishaps on set with the cast and crew of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.
• Deleted Scenes
• They’re Waiting – Shang-Chi and Katy connect with Xialing over a call.
• Take a Shot – Katy has a moment of resolve during a battle.
• Apology – Years after his sudden absence, Shang-Chi tries to apologize to Xialing.
• I’m Here – Shang-Chi and Katy have a conversation in the alley. Katy reassures Shang-Chi that she will always be his support system.
• Pep Talk – In order to turn the tide, Razor Fist encourages Katy during the middle of a battle.
• Greatness – Trevor and Katy bond over passions in their getaway car.
• Escape Tunnel – The gang slips out through Trevor’s escape tunnel in order to secure a getaway vehicle.
• Two Sons – Xu Wenwu compares Shang-Chi and Razor Fist during a tense dinner.
• Postcard – Shang-Chi and Xu Wenwu reunite as father and son. Shang-Chi makes it clear he disagrees with Xu Wenwu’s philosophy.
• Just Friends – Katy and Xialing get to know each other. Xialing asks Katy some personal questions.
• Do It Yourself – Xu Wenwu returns to his empire after the Iron Gang boss is captured.
• Building a Legacy – Go behind the scenes and explore Shang-Chi’s explosive debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• Family Ties – A deep dive into the rich but complicated legacy of Shang-Chi and Xu Wenwu.
• Audio Commentary – View the film with Audio Commentary by Destin Daniel Cretton and Dave Callaham.
• Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature.

No news on any retailer exclusives have been announced yet, though the film will likely receive several.